Completion Design · Lateral Staging

Geometric vs. Variable Stage Length

Two parallel laterals contacting the same reservoir. The geometric well uses a fixed stage length; the variable well lengthens each stage from toe to heel. The bars above each well scale with stage length.

Economics · cost inputs

$0
saved per well
GeometricVariable

Parameters

500 ft
200 ft
25 ft
40
4,500 ft
1.0×
Stage length (ft)
200575
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